Mutual Fund
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Morningstar ratings can mislead investors who ignore this key difference
A 5-star badge on your mutual fund may look impressive but it signals something very different from Morningstar's gold rating. Understanding the distinction could mean the difference between chasing past winners and building a resilient portfolio
S&P 500 Index Funds Reshape Long-Term Investing in the US
A $10,000 investment in an S&P 500 index fund a decade ago could now be worth over $38,000. But recent returns far outpace the long-term average, and most managed funds still lag behind this broad market benchmark.
Vanguard Brings T. Rowe Price Onboard for Three Major Equity Funds
Vanguard is shifting management of key active equity funds, adding T. Rowe Price as a new subadvisor and adjusting fund strategies. The move affects over $42 billion in assets and brings modest fee changes for investors
Bill Ackman Targets Retail Investors With Pre-IPO Access Fund
Bill Ackman is launching a new fund aimed at giving everyday investors access to private companies before they go public, addressing a long-standing frustration for those shut out of early-stage opportunities
Vanguard Index Funds Get New Names After Morningstar Index Shift
Vanguard is renaming 13 of its flagship index funds and ETFs to reflect a switch from CRSP to Morningstar benchmarks, but investors will see no changes to tickers, fees, or fund strategies
The Costliest Retirement Mistake Investors Make in a Downturn
Selling stocks during a market drop can erase years of retirement gains. T. Rowe Price and Warren Buffett both warn that panic selling, not poor allocation, is the most damaging error for retirees seeking long-term growth
What Happens If You Invest $10,000 in the S&P 500 at the Dot-Com Bubble Peak?
A $10,000 investment in the S&P 500 at the height of the dot-com bubble in March 2000 would have lost nearly half its value within two years, but patient investors would see that stake grow to over $50,000 by 2024
Why SEC Mutual Fund Standards Matter for Retirement Investors
Retirement plan fiduciaries face growing pressure to evaluate investment performance, but not all funds are held to the same standards. Here's what makes SEC mutual fund reporting uniquely reliable-and why it matters for your 401(k)